US fighter jets intercepted general aviation aircraft which violated temporary flight restrictions near US President Donald Trump's golf course. It is being reported that two aircraft were involved in the incident.
Interception over Bedminster
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said its F-16 fighter jets intercepted the aircraft over Bedminster, New Jersey, on Sunday, August 9. Flight restrictions were in place over the Bedminster area. Mr Trump was expected to spend the weekend in the area while his golf club hosted the LIV Golf New York tournament from August 6 to 9.
Video shows interception
Video footage captured the interception and showed the F-16 fighter jet close in on a small aircraft near Jefferson Township, outside Bedminster. The aircraft were escorted out of the restricted area by NORAD aircraft, officials said.
Flight restrictions explained
Before Mr Trump landed in New Jersey, NORAD said that it would enforce multiple Federal Aviation Administration-established temporary flight restrictions over the region for the weekend. Temporary flight restrictions are issued to limit aircraft operations in specified areas. It is usually done for presidential movements, major sporting events and national security worries, among other things. General aviation pilots were reminded to check notices before every flight for the information on airspace restrictions and other flight protocols.
